Vue5I is quite a bit of money, specialy if someone is getting started. Good software though.

As a Plat member, Carrara and Transposer would be a cheeper and just as good alternative. 30% extra off kind of thing. Not to mention the Daz voucher that you get. I think it works out to around $100 for the apps. You would need to check to see if the deals are still going on.

pakled has some good ideals.

Congrates on the Hex 2. There are lots of tutorials and more on the way. Drop into PoserPros Hex forum and say Hi.